An encouraging display could not prevent Henley Hawks losing 38-5 at London Scottish, who were crowned National 3 South champions.

Henley trailed just 10-5 at half-time, and felt they were on the wrong end of referee Ross Campbell’s decisions.

Scottish fly half James Brown began his 100 per cent afternoon with a simple penalty, and then converted a try from centre Rory Damant.

Henley’s forwards brought them back into the game, and captain Matt Payne drove over following a line-out.

Will Fulton, who took over the place-kicking after Danny Wells failed a fitness test on his groin, struck a post with his conversion attempt.

Scottish turned the screw after Payne was yellow-carded, and then impressive flanker Stean Williams went off with an ankle injury.

The hosts wrapped up the bonus-point victory they needed to clinch the title with wing Charlie Broughton (2), replacement prop Chris Johnstone and a penalty try, all converted by Brown, completing their tally.